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N220 RLJ

1995 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage89,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 RLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 106,609 miles

corrosion on rear feul pipes

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

offside rear coil spring larger than nearside

slight blow from centre exhaust

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2007 106,578 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

corrosion on rear fuel pipes

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

offside rear coil spring larger than nearside rear

slight blow from centre exhaust

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jul 2007 106,503 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on rear fuel pipes

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 10 Jul 2006 95,488 miles

front s /absorbers in poor condition

poor operation of washers

wiperblades in poor condition

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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N220 RLJ is a 1995 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 89,146 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N220 RLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 31 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N220 RLJ registered?

N220 RLJ is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 November 1995.

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